Deepal S07 vs Toyota C-HR
What's the difference?

Deepal S07

$39,980 - $53,198

2025 price

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Toyota C-HR

$34,990 - $54,990

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Summary

2025 Deepal S07

2024 Toyota C-HR

By Andrew Chesterton

By Chris Thompson

Safety Rating

Electric motor type

Permanent Magnet

Inline 4, 1.8L

Vehicle type

Battery Electric

Unleaded Petrol/Electric

Electric range

475 km

4.0L/100km (combined)

Energy consumption

—

Battery capacity

79.97 kWh

Seating

Likes

Street-smart looks
Spacious and practical boot
Well-priced and equipped

Bold styling
Interior layout
Efficiency

Dislikes

Incessant bonging of safety systems
Comfortable but uninspiring drive
Slow 'fast' charging

Visual bark over dynamic bite
Expensive
Rear space

2025 Deepal S07 Summary

You’re getting flooded with new electric mid-size SUVs from China, I know. But if you’re struggling to recall them all, just remember – this is the good-looking one.

It’s the Deepal S07, the spearhead for the Deepal brand's new presence in Australia, and I reckon it looks damn sharp.

But is there substance to match the style? And can it take on the likes of the Kia EV5, Tesla Model Y and XPeng G6?

Let's find out, shall we?

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2024 Toyota C-HR Summary

According to the chief engineer for the Toyota C-HR, a second generation was never guaranteed for this uncharacteristically (for Toyota) design-led small SUV.

After the Corolla Cross came into existence, the top brass didn’t think the brand needed two similarly sized models in the line-up. So, why is it here, and is it any good?

The first question is easy to answer - the team drew the new C-HR up as a European model, built in hybrid-only and with enough key differences from the Corolla Cross to avoid the models competing.

The second question? Let’s find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Deepal S07 2024 Toyota C-HR

Verdict

The Deepal S07 has the makings of a great family friendly EV, but with some quirks that really need to be ironed out.

Verdict

There’s not much in terms of practicalities that are going to convince you the C-HR is a better option than Toyota’s other small SUV, the Corolla Cross.

Even other ‘stylish’ small SUVs like the Mazda CX-30, fuel savers like the electric MG ZS EV, or performance small SUVs like the Hyundai Kona N are more affordable than the GR Sport version of the C-HR.

In the case of this car, unlike most of its Toyota stablemates, buyers will likely be making a decision from the heart based on exterior styling and its interior rather than value or practicality.

And who would anyone be to tell you not to buy a car you like for its styling?

Deepal S07 vs Toyota C-HR What's the difference?

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Deepal S07 vs Toyota C-HR
What's the difference?